Tom Shadyac Quotes

Be of service. Whether you make yourself available to a friend or co-worker, or you make time every month to do volunteer work, there is nothing that harvests more of a feeling of empowerment than being of service to someone in need.

God has given us two hands, one to receive with and the other to give with.

Happiness... consists in giving, and in serving others.

My mom really inspired me. She has always taught me it's not about us, it's about what we can give back.

Helping others isn't a chore; it is one of the greatest gifts there is.

Life is not accumulation, it is about contribution.

Everyone always helped me out growing up, and everyone now supports me Sunday. So whenever there's a chance to give back, to the community, to the less fortunate kids so they have the opportunity to gain the most potential they can in their life to be success, it's always good to do.

I don't think you ever stop giving. I really don't. I think it's an on-going process. And it's not just about being able to write a check. It's being able to touch somebody's life.

We have to help others. I hope that some of the young players today understand that. It's not about them. The Man Upstairs gave them that ability to play, and play consistently, but he also wants them to open their hearts and understand that people need their help.

I don't want my life to just be about me.

Service is key. And as I have more on my plate, and I have more ambitions and more goals and things I want for myself, I'm realizing more and more how important it is to be a servant.

You have not learned to live until you have learned to give

The Secret of living is giving

Give your hands to serve and your hearts to love.

We often equate charity with visiting the sick, taking in casseroles to those in need, or sharing our excess with those who are less fortunate. But really, true charity is much, much more. Real charity is not something you give away; it is something that you acquire and make a part of yourself. And when the virtue of charity becomes implanted in your heart, you are never the same again.

Personally I am always looking for God to show me where He would like me to give or make a difference in someone else’s life. I wake up every day and ask God how He would like me to be a blessing to someone that day.

You haven't learned how to live until you've learned how to give.

Giving is like a muscle. To be strong, you have to exercise it, and to grow as a person, giving is the exercise. You can't really enjoy anything without sharing it.

The most important thing is contribution because the secret to living is giving. If you catch on to that you start realizing that there's nothing you can get that comes close to what you can give. Life is calling all of us to be more than just about ourselves and that is when we get that spiritual hit.

The secret to living is giving.

Giving is more than a responsibility-it is a privilege; more than an act of obedience-it is evidence of our faith.

Giving is the highest expression of potency.

Generosity is something we learn, from our parents, schools and community.

You know what really offers you satisfaction? Offering others what you have to give.

Remember, purpose is about giving...All you can do with your life is to give it away in the service of others.